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Schedule of condition as record prior to any party wall works

by Gemstock|17 March 202602 March 2026|Schedule of Condition

Schedule of condition as record prior to any party wall works Another typical purpose of a schedule of condition is its use in party wall matters to record the condition of a neighbour’s property prior to any intended construction works...

Schedule of Condition as a record prior to general building construction works

by Gemstock|10 March 202602 March 2026|Schedule of Condition

Schedule of Condition as a record prior to general building construction works Another typical purpose of a schedule of condition is to record the condition of the part or whole of a property and/or external area prior to any future...

Lease liabilities limited by way of a Schedule of Condition

by Gemstock|03 March 202602 March 2026|Schedule of Condition

Lease liabilities limited by way of a Schedule of Condition A very typical purpose is to record the condition of a property prior to parties entering into a lease agreement of property so that there is a benchmark reference to...

Why appoint a Residential Building Surveyor?

by Gemstock|02 March 202602 March 2026|Uncategorized

Why appoint a Residential Building Surveyor? Appointing a residential building surveyor gives you a clear, professional understanding of a property’s condition before you commit to a purchase. Often the cost of the survey is outweighed by the savings a homebuyer...

Why do I need party wall services?

by Gemstock|02 March 202602 March 2026|Party Wall Surveying

Party Wall Surveyor in Plymouth and the surrounding areas Do I need to serve a party wall notice on a neighbour for the building works I wish to undertake? Are you a building owner who needs to serve appropriate notice(s)...

Frequently Asked Questions about Dilapidations

by Gemstock|27 February 202627 February 2026|Dilapidations

What does the term 'Dilapidations' mean? Dilapidations is a term used to describe the alleged disrepair and/or breaches of lease covenants relating to the condition of a property during the lease term or at the end of the lease. What...

Frequently Asked Questions about Party Walls

by Gemstock|06 January 202627 February 2026|Party Wall Surveying

Why do I need party wall services? Party wall services are necessary for several reasons, primarily related to legal, safety, and neighbourly considerations when undertaking building work that might affect shared or adjacent structures. Here are the key reasons why...

Frequently Asked Questions about Commercial Building Surveys

by Gemstock|06 January 202627 February 2026|Commercial Building Surveys

What is a commercial building survey? A building survey, also known as a structural survey, is a detailed inspection and assessment of a property's condition. It is typically carried out by a qualified building surveyor and is essential for understanding...

The Dilapidations Jigsaw

by Gemstock|17 July 202427 February 2026|Dilapidations

UK commercial leases and licences and related legal documentation can be complex and difficult to decipher which often means that dilapidation claims can potentially be litigious. Dilapidation liabilities vary from property to property as there are a host of factors...